Co-Editors Jane and Elaine are gearing up to launch Writing Menopause, a literary anthology forthcoming from the indie Inanna Publications in Spring 2017. The project has flourished with the help and support of the Crabapples, including our resident book doula … Continue reading
From a lovely tribute to Tanya Coovadia in the Tampa Bay Times: “Her writing had all the wonderful traits that come with being associated from a place like that,” said Watson, 68, referring to Pelee Island. “If life gives you … Continue reading
We are sad to report that our friend Tanya Coovadia died yesterday. Her IPPY award – which she received two weeks before she passed away – was a true affirmation of the excellence of her writing, and the impact of Pelee Island Stories. … Continue reading
On May 10th, independent publishers gathered from across North America to celebrate the 2016 IPPY Awards. And to gaze at the view from the 103rd floor of Willis Tower on the Skydeck in downtown Chicago. There, our very own collective … Continue reading
Hi. We are honouring Tanya by taking Pelee Island Stories around to see the Chicago sights. Highlights include Myopic used bookstore, walking the 606 and enjoying the adjacent graffiti, Van Gogh at the Chicago Art Institute, the bean and Millenium … Continue reading
Amazing news for Tanya Coovadia. The Crabapple Mews Collective is thrilled to announce that Pelee Island Stories has won an IPPY award (Independent Publisher Book Awards) in the category of Canada East – Best Regional Fiction. The Bronze award is … Continue reading
Join emcee E. D. Morin for an evening of readings and refreshments followed by a literary Q&A. Rob Bose, Susan Calder, Joan Crate, Taylor Lambert and Sarah L. Johnson. Music by the Central Memorial Stringlets!
Last fall the wonderfully gifted Natalie Olsen packed up her books and moved to Vancouver to follow her book designing dreams. Although relocated across the Rockies, Natalie continues to work Kisscut Designs magic for her existing publishing clients, including Crabapple Mews. Her artisanal … Continue reading
So fun to see everyone at Thursday’s reading. I can’t tell you how much it makes me miss the Calgary community. Thank you to everyone who came out. And thanks to Cecelia Frey and Inanna and Owl’s Nest Books and Sarah Johnson for … Continue reading
Date: Thurs, March 24th, 7 pm Location: Owl’s Nest Books, 815A 49th Ave SW, Calgary When spring hits Alberta, we hang on to the promise of bulbs and new growth while sweeping away the last blasts of winter from our … Continue reading